What remains problematic is that these gains in empathy occur inter-personally and not necessarily, as the author suggests to facilitate trans-historical or wider societal understanding of "the struggle". Emancipation remains a local good. Meditation seems to me (as one who practices) a deeply apolitical act.
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IndiraMar 16, 2014
Completely agree! We need more balanced voices on such forums and topics
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What remains problematic is that these gains in empathy occur inter-personally and not necessarily, as the author suggests to facilitate trans-historical or wider societal understanding of "the struggle". Emancipation remains a local good. Meditation seems to me (as one who practices) a deeply apolitical act.
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Completely agree! We need more balanced voices on such forums and topics